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JAMB Use of English 2001 Question 79

Question 79

Tenses

Fill the gap with the most appropriate option: Had he considered his public image carefully, he ________ for his opponent in the election.

  1. A.might have stood aside
  2. B.would have stepped aside
  3. C.should have stepped down
  4. D.would have stood down
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (would have stepped aside)

Explanation

'Had he considered…' is a past (third) conditional, so the result is 'would have + past participle'. To step aside for someone is to give way so that they can take your place.